At Christmas, we often blame the innkeeper for turning Mary and Joseph away. But what if that story isn’t quite right?

In this message, “Innkeeper,” we take a closer look at Luke 2:7 and uncover what the original language and first-century culture actually reveal. There was no cold-hearted innkeeper. No slammed door. No rejection.

Instead, Scripture points us toward something far more beautiful:

hospitality, family, and someone choosing to make space for Jesus.

Through a deeper look at the Greek words katalyma and topos, along with cultural context surrounding the census, we discover that Jesus was likely born in a family home, welcomed into shared space, warmth, and community.

This isn’t a story about rejection.

It’s a story about invitation.

And it challenges us with one powerful question:

Are we willing to make room for Jesus in our own lives?